Director of Community Partnerships
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Position: Director of Community Partnerships
Department: Deans
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Dean of Student Life
Designation: Staff .75 FTE benefiteligible
Schedule: Academic year approximately 35 weeks per year about 30 hours per week
Travel: Frequent local travel
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Community Partnerships plays a key role in developing and managing relationships with our nonprofit and School partners ensuring regular communication and support to help collaboratively meet their volunteer needs and working as part of a team to implement Hotchkiss student volunteerism.
The Director of Community Partnerships implements community partnership programs and events utilizing student and Hotchkiss community volunteers to the extent possible. The Director of Community Partnerships collaborates with the Dean of Student Life and the Director of Student Activities and Student Clubs to ensure programs and events are aligned with the Schools goals and are within a sustainable scope.
This parttime position averages about 30 hours per week and reports to the dean of student life. Transporting and accompanying Hotchkiss students in the community occurs primarily in the afternoons evenings and occasional weekends. Planning and meeting with community partners organizing program details event promotion and arranging associated logistics can be managed flexibly.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In collaboration with key stakeholders including the Dean of Student Life and Director of Student Activities and Student Clubs:
- Develop organize and supervise student service learning programs and activities.
- Partner with student clubs and organizations to develop Hotchkiss community engagement encourage service activities and collaboration.
- Mentor students particularly those leading serviceoriented organizations. Read more about current Community Service groups here.
- Develop maintain and nurture relationships with Hotchkiss students and School community members local residents local community partners and nonprofit organizations.
- Serve as the primary contact for nonprofits and School partners engaging in community service and identify needs that can be met by student volunteers.
- Evaluate new and existing partnerships for fit and impact; develop new partnerships aligned with the mission and goals of the Hotchkiss community service program.
- Develop a program that is sustainable given the resources available.
- Promote service events on and off campus managing transportation and waivers.
- Oversee resource allocation to maximize community impact.
- Assess program effectiveness and ensure alignment with the Schools goals.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- High School diploma required or a combination of training and experience in community service. Bachelors degree preferred.
- Proficient with office software such as Microsoft Word Excel Email and online calendar management.
- Experience in program development management social services and/or community service.
- Excellent organizational interpersonal telephone documentation and communication skills.
- Must possess the disposition and awareness to work with a wide variety of people and positions to interact professionally as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Clean driving record and eligible for Connecticut Public Service License. Obtain and maintain this drivers license endorsement as soon as possible upon hire to enable student transportation.
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:
- Office environment repetitive motion (use of computer keyboard).
- Bend stoop reach and kneel regularly.
- Ability to traverse indoor and outdoor environments.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time particularly at events and programs.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs move tables and chairs hang signs and other similar tasks for events.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The essential functions and basic skills have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions responsibilities skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.
The Hotchkiss School is an equalopportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all phases of the employment process (including recruitment hiring assignment terms and conditions of employment compensation benefits training promotion transfer discipline and termination).
In accordance with applicable law the School does not discriminate against any individual based on age ancestry color genetic information learning disability marital status past or present history of mental disability national origin physical disability race religious creed sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
